HISTORY

ORIGIN SCOTLAND

GROUP HERDING GROUP


The Collie became popular in the late 19th century when Queen Victoria fell in love with them on her trip to Scotland. She took several Collies back to the Winsor Castle. The Collie has been used for herding sheep for centuries. It is thought the ancestors to the Collies were herding dogs that traveled with Romans in 500 B.C.

APPEARANCE(S)

The Collie is a large bodied dog with a long pointed face and erect ears. The legs are long and straight with a pointed tail.

COLOR(S)


This breed is most commonly seen in sable and white, blue merle, tricolored, and white.

COAT


The coat of the Collie can be long (rough coat), or short (smooth coat). The hair of the outer-coat is coarse and rough, while the undercoat is dense and soft.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Moderate

POSITIVES


This breed is very loving to its family, they really like kids, but they have been known to herd them. The Collie has a nurturing personality when it comes to the family. They are good “caregivers” to the kids in the family.

THINGS TO CONSIDER


This breed has been known to bark a lot, and can be aggressive to strangers. The Collie does shed a lot.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do well in the city or country.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This breed needs to be brushed weekly, and should have regular grooming appointment to prevent matting.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

  • Collie eye anomaly (congenital defect that can cause blindness)
  • Collies should not be given medication that contains Ivermectin

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

Collie Club of America
3385 Upland Rd.
Lost Springs, KS 66859

FUN FACT(S)

The most famous Collie in America was Lassie.
Written by: PetsMD Veterinary Editorial Staff